Welsh Music Prize-winning harpist Georgia Ruth Williams is among the musicians taking part in a showcase of contemporary folk.

Beyond The Marches/Dros y Ffin will feature two concerts in Wales next month which will explore and celebrate the shared history and culture of England and Wales.

During a residential collaboration, the musicians – who will also include Elan Rhys and Patrick Rimes from Wales – will dig into the national archives of the countries to unearth traditional songs and tunes that have transcended the border. They will create new material during a short residential at Tŷ Newydd, the National Writing Centre of Wales and former home of David Lloyd George.

The group will develop a new show that marks the similarities and embraces the differences of the material uncovered on their journey.

Reflecting a heritage of cultural and musical differences which has transcended borders, weaved together in their own inimitable styles, this alliance will be a rare opportunity to savour a new piece of musical history.

Beyond The Marches/Dros y Ffin is a joint commission by trac Cymru and the English Folk Dance and Song Society and supporters include the Arts Council of Wales.

trac is Wales’ folk development organisation and its role is to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales – both within Wales and beyond.

Georgia Ruth won the Welsh Music Prize two years ago with her album Week Of Pines and since then her profile has rocketed thanks to airplay on BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2.

She also achieved two nominations in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards last year for Best Traditional Track (for Codi Angor) and the Horizon Award (for best emerging artist).

The English musicians involved in the project are Lucy Ward, David Gibb and Archie Churchill-Moss.